caucus — cau·cus / kȯ kəs/ n: a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usu. to select candidates or to decide on policy caucus vi Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary

Caucus — Cau cus, n. [Etymology uncertain. Mr. J. H. Trumbull finds the origin of caucus in the N. A. Indian word cawcawwassough or ca[ u] cau as u one who urges or pushes on, a promoter. See citation for an early use of the word caucus.] A meeting,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

caucus — UK US /ˈkɔːkəs/ noun [C] ► POLITICS a group of people with influence or an interest in something who meet to consider a particular issue or problem: »He added that his caucus would fight to restore the governor s health care plan. ► MEETINGS in… … Financial and business terms

caucus — ☆ caucus [kô′kəs ] n. [prob. after Caucus Club, 18th c. social and political club; ult. &LT; MGr kaukos, drinking cup] 1. a) a private meeting of leaders or a committee of a political party or faction to decide on policy, pick candidates, etc.,… … English World dictionary